Role of Food in Mental Health: Our Second Brain

Role of Food in Mental Health: Our Second Brain

The link between foods in our diet and our mental health actually begins in our digestive tract. Our digestive tract is also known as the “second brain” due its rich network of nerves and variety of neurochemicals produced by our gut bacteria. These neurochemicals made in our gut are used by our brains to regulate both physiological and mental processes — including our mood.

Managing Your Mood with Carbohydrates

Managing Your Mood with Carbohydrates

Changing eating habits are hard and even harder when hearing about all the diets available. There’s a lot of online buzz about low carb diets. Some say they are amazing for weight loss. Others warn that they can increase your risk of heart disease. And who isn’t...